While the departure side offers a pleasant but modest view of Dutch cities and coastline, the arrival side's close pass over the Thames Estuary and the dramatic Canary Wharf skyline gives the right side more visual impact and landmark density overall.
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Flight Path
Amsterdam to London is 208 miles (335 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
North Sea crossing between the Dutch coast and the Thames Estuary, with no land visible at the midpoint of the flight
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AMS
LEFTDeparting Schiphol toward the southwest, the left side looks south across the Dutch polder patchwork toward The Hague and Rotterdam, with the dune-lined coast and beach towns like Noordwijk visible near the North Sea. The right side mainly shows flatter farmland and Haarlem's outskirts, which is less distinctive.
Landing at LCY
RIGHTOn the approach to London City along the Thames Estuary and river bend near the Isle of Dogs, the right side (facing north) offers a close view of the Canary Wharf skyscraper cluster and Docklands. The left side shows Greenwich Park and the O2 Arena, which are pleasant but less visually striking than the dense tower skyline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to City (LCY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to London. While the departure side offers a pleasant but modest view of Dutch cities and coastline, the arrival side's close pass over the Thames Estuary and the dramatic Canary Wharf skyline gives the right side more visual impact and landmark density overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Schiphol toward the southwest, the left side looks south across the Dutch polder patchwork toward The Hague and Rotterdam, with the dune-lined coast and beach towns like Noordwijk visible near the North Sea. The right side mainly shows flatter farmland and Haarlem's outskirts, which is less distinctive. Notable sights include: The Hague skyline, Rotterdam's port cranes (distant), Dutch coastal dunes near Noordwijk, North Sea Canal near Haarlem.
What can I see when landing at City in London?
When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach to London City along the Thames Estuary and river bend near the Isle of Dogs, the right side (facing north) offers a close view of the Canary Wharf skyscraper cluster and Docklands. The left side shows Greenwich Park and the O2 Arena, which are pleasant but less visually striking than the dense tower skyline. Notable sights include: Canary Wharf skyscrapers, Isle of Dogs river bend, Thames Estuary, distant City of London skyline.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to London?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to City (LCY) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 208 miles (335 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Amsterdam to London flight path pass over?
North Sea crossing between the Dutch coast and the Thames Estuary, with no land visible at the midpoint of the flight